Casing is run to protect or isolate formations adjacent to the wellbore. It is generally not possible to drill a well through all of the formations from surface (or the seabed) to the target depth in ...
It involves: 1. Perforating: Creating holes in the casing to allow oil or gas to flow into the well. 2. Installing production tubing and equipment. 3. Cementing: Securing the casing and tubing in ...
In early 2025, the LSU College of Engineering, in collaboration with Halliburton and ExxonMobil, will begin drilling a third research well at its PERTT—Petroleum Engineering Research, Training, and ...